QuaggasMilk - Back to Life

QuaggasMilk will be unlike any other mutant vehicle at AfrikaBurn.

It is the first self-sustainable, electrically propelled mutant vehicle (a true EV) with batteries charged only using solar power – an EV Quagga for Quaggafontein. No diesel fumes. No petrol fumes. No generator noise. With the Darlings Collective’s skills in solar energy, electrical engineering, and environmental sustainability, going EV for our mutant seemed a logical choice.

The search for a base vehicle for our EV was extensive. We looked far and wide – until we stumbled upon a vintage milk delivery truck (milk float) from the 1950s. Like the Quagga that was hunted to extinction due to perceived competition with domesticated farm animals for food, milk floats fell prey to modernization and the perceived benefits of cheaper carbon-based fuels. Just like all the other original EVs, milk floats were phased out and sent to the dump. Little did the proponents of the carbon-based world economy know that those original vintage EVs were decades ahead of their time, just like Nikola Tesla. Long before Elon Musk dreamt of his Tesla EV, Morrison-Electricar designed and manufactured electric motors (dc) for propelling vehicles. It still has an original 48 volt Morrison-Electricar motor fitted.

A complete overhaul was done on the drive train, steering, wheel bearings and brakes – not an easy job working with vintage imperial parts and various old British standards.

Newish old tires were fitted.

Steel work to fit modern batteries, solar panels, and an oval cuddle puddle for at least 10 burners on the load bead has been completed. A new speed control unit and foot pedal had to be imported; solenoids have been checked and serviced, all part of the electrical system is being upgraded.

The Quagga face, ears, mane and characteristic stripes will make it instantly recognizable. At night, programable LED lights will transform Quagga into a colorful psychedelic being, a perfect AfrikaBurn specimen.

Can we do it - YES

Do we need your help - YES

We need funding towards the LiFePO4 batteries and solar charging system.

Please help us bring QuaggasMilk back to life.

Thanks for your contribution.

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(the first test drive)